Interviews are used as data gathering methods when:
A)The researcher knows how to conduct interviews.
B)The researcher wants to conduct interviews.
C)The research supervisor wants the researcher to use interviews.
D)The researcher can identify key respondents and can engage these respondents in an interview process, and when interview data will serve the research agenda.

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Interviews are only appropriate when the researcher can identify key respondents and can engage them in an interview process, and when interview data will be useful for achieving the research goals. Simply having the desire or ability to conduct interviews does not necessarily make them appropriate for data gathering. Additionally, while a research supervisor may suggest the use of interviews, ultimately it is up to the researcher to determine the appropriateness of this method based on the research needs.

Interviews Are Used as Data Gathering Methods When